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- Hybrid
27 Oct 2026
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
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What is the EU’s long-term budget, and why does it matter for citizens across Europe?
Join us for the closing event of Work Package 4 of the European MOSAIC project, organised by European Movement International and the European Youth Forum, to explore the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and discover how it connects to the issues that matter to people across Europe.
During the event, we will introduce the European MOSAIC project and present the newly developed EU long-term budget Infosheets. These accessible resources explain key EU funding programmes, what they aim to achieve, and why they matter to citizens. We will also provide an update on the current MFF process and what lies ahead.
The session will feature experiences from organisations that have organised national consultations on the EU’s long-term budget, showcasing how citizens have engaged with these discussions and sharing some of the key outcomes.
Whether you are new to the EU budget or looking for accessible resources to better understand its priorities and funding programmes, this event is an opportunity to learn more, explore the project’s results, and discover ways to stay involved in the discussions shaping the EU’s future budget.
Join us to discover the resources, experiences, and next steps for making the EU’s long-term budget more accessible to citizens.
Agenda
15:00 - 15:10
Welcome and Introduction
15:10 - 15:30
Understanding the EU Long-term budget
15:30 - 15:50
National Consultations in practice
Presentations by our project partners
15:50 - 16:00
Next steps and closing
SPEAKERS
Marija Mihailovic
Project & Partnership Officer, European Movement International
Marija is involved in project management, supporting the securing of funding and implementation of EMI’s projects. She has experience in EU policy research, communications and business development, having worked with European institutions, multinational organisations and civil society.
Jule Zeschky
Project Officer, European Youth Forum
Jule Zeschky is a Project Manager at the European Youth Forum and a member of Jugendbotschafter e.V. In her work she focuses on creating spaces where young people and organisations can exchange ideas, develop their capacities, and on strengthening youth participation in European policymaking.
Lauren Mason
Interim Director of Policy and Advocacy, European Youth Forum
Lauren Mason is an accomplished public policy analyst and advocate with experience collaborating with EU institutions, national governments, political foundations and the Council of Europe. She currently leads the policy work of the European Youth Forum on young people’s engagement in democracy, with a focus on human rights, civic spaces and digital governance.
Christopher Mitchell
Senior Engagement Officer, European Movemnet Ireland
Christopher joined European Movemnet Ireland in November 2025. Christopher currently leads the organisation’s Engagement Programme, working to engage Irish citizens and civil society organisations with the European Union in meaningful and accessible ways.
Patrick Collins
Events & Engagement Officer, European Movemnet Ireland
Patrick joined EM Ireland in September 2025 as Education Stagiaire and now works as Events & Engagement Officer. Before joining EM Ireland, he worked as an intern in the Research and Evaluation unit at the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
Erasmo Mancini
Member of the coordination team for the organization’s youth section, European Movement Italy
Erasmo has joined EM Italy in 2021, and since then has been actively involved in coordinating the youth section, helping it to grow and strengthen. The objective of this youth section is to bring young European citizens closer to the world of European institutions through educational initiatives designed to convey the Union’s democratic values and principles, while informing them about decision-making mechanisms and democratic processes.
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